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Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways (, ʼal-ʻitiħād, meaning Union, Unity, United) is the flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates.

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Qatar Airways May Delay A380 Deliveries Pending Wing Fix

Qatar says Airbus has pledged to provide definitive solution to wing problem-Still unhappy with Airbus on A350-1000 development-No plans yet to cancel A350-1000 ordersGENEVA -(Dow Jones)- Qatar Airways Monday said it won't take delivery of five A380 super jumbos until the airline knows plane-maker Airbus has a permanent fix for faults in the aircraft's wings.

The Middle East airline's outspoken chief executive Akbar Al Baker said he still has reservations about the manufacturer's plans for a stretched version of its new A350 jetliner, casting a shadow over Airbus' latest products on which it is counting for long-term growth.Airbus has given Doha-based Qatar assurances that a permanent fix to the cracks that have been found in brackets inside the A380's wings will be forthcoming, Al Baker said."We've accepted that," he said. "But if there only a temporary fix and a permanent fix will come post-delivery, then Qatar Airways will not accept [that] and we will have to defer our order until s...

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